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Quick Garlic Steak Tortellini Skillet

A close-up of creamy garlic steak tortellini tossed in a rich sauce and topped with red pepper flakes.
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Make this restaurant-style Garlic Steak Tortellini dinner in under 30 minutes. This recipe uses pan-seared steak and a simple garlic butter sauce for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sirloin steak or flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the steak pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the tortellini.
  3. Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked tortellini and the seared steak pieces to the skillet. Toss everything gently to coat it evenly in the garlic sauce.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use cheese or spinach tortellini for the best flavor pairing with the garlic sauce.
  • For a richer sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with cream cheese.
  • If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be thinner.

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